Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

This privacy policy explains how the Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website www.longeatonguild.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

The Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers is a collective of respected upholstery and furniture manufacturers based in Long Eaton, UK. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or communications

We may also collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior through the use of cookies.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Communicate with us via email or phone

  • Visit and browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your data for the following reasons:

  • To respond to your enquiries or requests

  • To provide information about our member companies or events

  • To improve our website and user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely and access is limited to those who need it for legitimate purposes. We do not keep your data longer than necessary, and we take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your data only when:

  • Required by law or legal obligation

  • Necessary to respond to your enquiry (e.g. referring you to a Guild member company)

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather basic usage statistics. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality

  • Analytical cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to help us understand visitor behaviour

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being used. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or update your personal information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to the processing of your data

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@longeatonguild.co.uk.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal data, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: info@longeatonguild.co.uk
🌐 Website Contact Form: Contact Us

10. Event Registration Data

When you register for an event such as Long Point, we collect personal details including your name, email address, and company name. With your permission, we may store this data securely in our CRM system and use it to contact you about future Long Point events and related news.

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly at info@longeatonguild.co.uk.

We retain event registration data for up to 2 years, or until you request deletion; whichever comes first.